SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (St. Cloud State University)
- 720 Fourth Ave. South
- Saint Cloud, MN 56301
- OPEID College Code: 00237700
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- General Phone: (320) 308-0121
- President: Earl H. Potter
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 18,123
- College Alias: St. Cloud State University
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- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
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- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.stcloudstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,945 | 3,080 | 6,025 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,754 (94%) | 2,487 (81%) | 5,241 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,136 (41%) | 1,229 (49%) | 2,365 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,100 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: St. Cloud State University Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 24% | 34% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,511 | $3,912 | $1,830 | $2,957 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 77 | 50 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,974 | 3,288 | 3,830 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,330 | $6,147 | $5,955 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,330 | $6,147 | $5,955 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,845 | $12,474 | $12,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,040 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,016 | $5,770 | $5,592 |
| Other Expenses | $2,884 | $2,884 | $2,630 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,016 | $5,770 | $5,592 |
| Other Expenses | $2,884 | $2,884 | $2,630 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,884 | $2,884 | $2,630 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,430 | $16,001 | $15,217 |
| In-State | $16,430 | $16,001 | $15,217 |
| Out of State | $23,945 | $22,328 | $21,359 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,430 | $16,001 | $15,217 |
| In-State | $16,430 | $16,001 | $15,217 |
| Out of State | $23,945 | $22,328 | $21,359 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,414 | $10,231 | $9,625 |
| In-State | $10,414 | $10,231 | $9,625 |
| Out of State | $17,929 | $16,558 | $15,767 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,123 Undergraduate: 16,186 Graduate: 1,937
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,571 Female: 9,552
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,813 Female: 8,373
- Graduate Gender Male: 758 Female: 1,179
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,908 Part-Time: 5,215
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,216 Part-Time: 3,970
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 692 Part-Time: 1,245
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,095 | 6% |
| American Indian | 141 | 0.8% |
| Black | 698 | 4% |
| Asian | 537 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 219 | 1% |
| White | 14,916 | 82% |
| Unknown | 517 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,098 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,120 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,354 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,725 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,888 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 713 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 394 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 506 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 210 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 96 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,667 | 1,383 | 284 |
| Faculty Status | 774 | 552 | 222 |
| Tenured Faculty | 351 | 351 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 774 | 552 | 222 |
| Primarily Instruction | 774 | 552 | 222 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 450 | 418 | 32 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 406 | 376 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 206 | 183 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 126 | 123 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,738 (552) | $75,646 (300) | $69,276 (252) |
| Professor | $84,515 (242) | $87,228 (143) | $80,595 (99) |
| Associate Professor | $68,427 (126) | $70,035 (76) | $65,983 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,195 (172) | $60,948 (78) | $61,400 (94) |
| Instructor | $45,966 (12) | $47,884 (3) | $45,326 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,738 (552) | $75,646 (300) | $69,276 (252) |
| Professor | $84,515 (242) | $87,228 (143) | $80,595 (99) |
| Associate Professor | $68,427 (126) | $70,035 (76) | $65,983 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,195 (172) | $60,948 (78) | $61,400 (94) |
| Instructor | $45,966 (12) | $47,884 (3) | $45,326 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,631,601 | $863,609 | $767,992 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 555 | 340 | 215 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 520 | 319 | 201 |
| Baseball | 42 | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 112 | 66 | 46 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Ice Hockey | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Skiing | 12 | - | 12 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 77 | 41 | 36 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $52,359 | $40,344 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,003 | $15,351 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Baseball | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Skiing | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 70% |
| American Indian | 31% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 49% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 40 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | 89 | 93 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 62 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 138 | 170 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 | 18 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 29 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009